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VI boys go down 0-3 to Anguilla in T&T
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) boys lost their fourth group stage match 0-3 against Anguilla in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenge Series on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Criminal investigation launched into BVIEC cyber-attack- Dr. Neil M. Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A criminal investigation has been launched following a cyber-attack on the BVI Electricity Corporation which has left the electricity company with no choice but to shut down its systems.
‘It’s like we have multiple personalities’ in HoA in front the cameras - Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- She is usually not very confrontational but Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) had enough of the “nonsense” on display by some Members of the Opposition during the continuation of the 17th Sitting of the 1st Session of the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Successful women's self-defense class held over weekend
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI- A successful Women Empowerment Self-defense class was held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Boynes Taekwondo Academy in Kingston as part of the Prevention of Gender-based Violence Campaign.
Will Emancipation ever mean our freedom?
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Is it a Parade or just a Charade?
Year after year we claim and expect things to be different – to be better... However, except for the
shuffling around of events and minor cosmetics they never seem to be... Real factors like a late starting
of the Parade, a lesser respect for local talent and having to pay to enter the Emancipation/Freedom
Village have still remained points of contention... Nonetheless the Day will come, the beat goes on.
‘Thank you all for 43 years of music & magic’- Quito’s
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- After 43 years of providing an atmosphere of music and beach side dining in Cane Garden Bay on Tortola, Enriquito Rymer and wife Kimberly West-Rymer of Quito’s Gazebo and Luxury Inn are embarking on a new chapter together- retirement.
Deputy Premier Smith confident in Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has expressed her confidence in Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and Minister of Finance and his handling of the discrepancies with the compensation for public officers once it was brought to his attention.
USVI: VIPD investigating fatal shooting on St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night, August 20, 2024, near Jordan’s Supermarket on King Street in Frederiksted.
RVIPF confirms shots fired in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that shots were fired during the early hours of today, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
'Stop misleading the public'- Hon. Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has called on the government's critics to stop “misleading” the public when it comes to the matters arising from the compensation review for public officers.
Statement on the passing of Ms. Gertrude Callwood by Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ms. Gertrude Aloma Callwood, a beloved grandmother, mother, aunt, and pioneer businesswoman who made an indelible mark on the Virgin Islands, especially on the island of Jost van Dyke.
VI boys win 3-1 against USVI in T&T
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) boys won their first game in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenge Series against the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) 3-1 on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Public urged to review Public Service Management Bill & give feedback
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the Public Service Management Bill, which received its first reading during the continuation of the Seventeenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on August 16, 2024.
BVIEC falls victim to cyber-attack
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has confirmed that the company has been a victim of a cyber-attack that has affected its internal and external operations.
Tortola’s SVA All Stars Jr win Summer Slam Classic Tournament
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The home crowd had lots to cheer for when SVA All Stars emerged as champions in the 9-12 Age Group of the first annual Youth Summer Slam Classic Basketball Tournament played this weekend at Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
Premier chides Opposition for wrongfully blaming him for financial 'blunder'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has clarified that he in his capacity as Minister of Finance was unaware compensation for public officers would surpass the 11.7 million dollars budgeted in last year’s budget.
Pioneer JvD businesswoman Gertrude A. Callwood passes
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- Immediate family, many friends, employees and ordinary residents of the Virgin Islands, especially from Jost van Dyke (JvD), are in mourning over the passing of grandmother, mother, aunt and pioneer businesswoman Ms Gertrude Aloma Callwood.
Hon Rymer urges InterCaribbean Airways to urgently improve service
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has urged Inter Caribbean Airways to accelerate efforts to rectify inadequate service levels provided to travellers from the Virgin Islands (VI).
Ernesto hits Bermuda as Cat 1 Hurricane; Major power outages & flooding
HAMILTON, Bermuda- Ernesto passed over Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday, August 17, 2024, causing major power outages and flooding.
USVI: WAPA achieves 95% power restoration on STX, 94% in STT/St John
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Water and Power Authority on Saturday, August 17, 2024, continued efforts to restore power across the territory following the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
VI suffer 0-4 loss to TCI in CFU Boys U14 Challenge Series in T&T
PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Caribbean Football Union Boys’ U14 Challenge Series being played at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad.
'We all have a responsibility' to preserve VI’s history & heritage- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on Virgin Islanders to take up responsibility for preserving the history and heritage of the Virgin Islands (VI).
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Majority of Public Offices reopened after TS Ernesto- PS DaBreo-Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen S. DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE has reported a majority of offices within the Public Service have fully reopened, providing services to the public following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
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Riteway staff trapped in store during TS Ernesto
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) has been reliably informed that staff members of Riteway in Pasea Estate in Road Town, were stuck at the building during the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
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USVI: Senators override Bryan's veto of bill honouring Ex Gov Mapp
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. Thomas, USVI- The 35th Legislature on Friday, August 16, 2024, flexed its authoritative muscle overriding Governor Albert Bryan’s veto of Bill 35-0229.
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Hon Walwyn calls for Premier Wheatley to resign as Minister of Finance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Legislator Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called for the resignation of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to resign as Minister of Finance.
UPDATE: VI victorious in youth basketball classic opening match; footballers lose to DCA in T&T
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Both basketball teams from the VI were victorious in their opening matches at the first annual Youth Summer Slam Classic Tournament which opened on Friday, August 16 at Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
Natasha J. Chalwell tipped to be Deputy Director of BVITB
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Sources closed to the process have informed our News Centre that current Marketing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell is expected to become the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
FEMA deploys over 200 personnel to USVI for Post-Ernesto recovery
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the deployment of Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMATs) and other personnel to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
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'Don't stop chasing your dreams'- Julieth M. Smith
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Julieth M. Smith’s story is one of inspiration, determination and perseverance, which is a testament to the saying 'it is never too late' to do anything.
'Engaging & enlightening' Emancipation Exhibition officially opens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition officially opened on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.
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BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
UPDATE: No internet; Staff without water & electricity forced BVITB closure- Source
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- A senior source, speaking to our News Centre on condition of anonymity, has revealed different reasons why the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) headquarters in Port Purcell remained closed today, August 15, 2024.
UPDATE: Straps for RT mailboxes recovered; CGB ones still missing- Iris T. Romney
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the missing straps from the mailboxes adjacent to Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex in Road Town have been recovered.
USVI: Audit on sex abuse practices @ CAHS completed
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI- The audit of standards and practices when it comes to reporting of alleged criminal sexual activity within the territory’s schools, begun in 2021 following the arrest of former Charlotte Amalie High School track & field coach Alfredo Bruce Smith, is complete, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr.
Civil Registry & Passport Office reopening delayed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Civil Registry and Passport Office will remain closed until further notice, according to a bulletin from the Deputy Governor’s Office.
'We could not have asked for better ambassadors'- BVIOC President
PARIS, France- BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) President Ephraim E. Penn has said he is extremely proud of the athletes who represented the Virgin Islands at the just concluded 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
Conical Red Buoy not on station, Hogs Valley Point, Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Conical Red Red Buoy at Hogs Valley Point, Tortola (Lat:18° 24.612’N – Long: 064°
35.478’W), has been reported to be out of position due to the passing of TS Ernesto and is not visible.
Ernesto heading toward Bermuda as Category 1 Hurricane
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels northwards toward Bermuda, having already left the Virgin Islands without power on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
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NEOC to convene following Ernesto- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will convene today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to receive reports from various agencies following the effects of Hurricane Ernesto.
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